Amid concern over the frequent killings of bloggers, writers and university teachers throughout the country, Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) on Saturday deployed police personnel to ensure security to Prof Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology…
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UN ‘preparing response’ to North Korea missile tests
Dhaka – The UN Security Council is preparing a response to North Korea after it test-launched two mid-range missiles, China’s UN ambassador Liu Jieyi has said, according to reports. The two launches on Thursday came after a similar test on…
SIM re-registration deadline to expire on Apr 30: Tarana
The re-registration of all subscribers’ SIM cards under the biometric method will end at 10m on April 30 as per as the government’s decision, reiterated State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday. “The re-registration of SIMs under…
Military buildup, fightings mark end of Syrian cease-fire
Beirut (AP/UNB) – A military buildup in northern Syria, coupled with heavy fighting and mounting civilian casualties, spells the end of a cease-fire that for two months brought some relief to a war-weary country. The renewed violence is ushering in…
Unregistered SIMs, RUIMs await deactivation: Tarana
SIMs and RUIMs which will remain unregistered after April 30 will be deactivated shortly after the deadline, said State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Sunday. “At first, the unregistered SIMs will be deactivated for three hours on…
Polls violence leaves 1 dead, 63 injured
A BNP activist was killed and 62 people, including four policemen and three journalists, were injured in clashes during the third phase union parishad (UP) elections in seven districts on Saturday.
Dangerous times in U.S.-North Korea relations
By Keith Luse We are witness to an accelerating trajectory of events which may culminate with the loss of additional Korean and American lives on the Korean Peninsula as well as disorder in Northeast Asia. Increased attention has focused on…
BNP conspired to kill Joy, alleges Obaidul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday alleged that BNP hatched a conspiracy to kill Awami League’s future leader Sajeeb Wazed Joy out of its frustration as it remained out of power for a long time. “But, Awami…
Clear evidence led to Shafik Rehman’s arrest: IGP
Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque on Monday said police arrested journalist Shafik Rehman as they have clear evidence of his involvement in the conspiracy to abduct and kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
UAE shows interest in producing jet fuel from condensate in BD
STAFF REPORTER United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its interest to work with Bangladesh in producing jet fuel from condensate through using newer technology.
North Korea claims missile engine puts US in nuclear ‘strike range’
By Reuters and VICE News North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media said on Saturday. The country claimed that the development, which has not been independently…
Fool-proof Security for Pahela Boishak, says DMP Commissioner
Dhaka – The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzaman Miah on Monday said all security measures have been taken to ensure foolproof security of Pahela Baisakh celebration venues in the capital. Nine observation towers will be set up in the…
Comilla Cantt Board CEO gives statement over Tonu murder
Comilla – Twenty days after the killing of Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu, Chief Executive Officer of Comilla Cantonment Board M Manirul Islam on Saturday gave a written statement over the murder, UNB news agency reported.
North Korea tests missile engine
North Korea says it has successfully tested an engine designed for an intercontinental ballistic missile. The new type of engine would “guarantee” the ability to launch a nuclear strike on the US mainland, the KCNA news agency said.
Body formed to probe Banshkhali incident
Dhaka – A probe committee, led by additional district magistrate (ADM) Mohammad Muminur Rahman, has been formed to investigate the Banshkhali incident that left three people dead and nearly 40 injured. The committee has been asked to submit its report…
Govt. has no plan to form banking commission: FM
STAFF REPORTER Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said the government has no plan to form a banking commission right now for further look into irregularities in the country’s banking sector.
Obama blames Putin’s military buildup for slowdown in arms control
(RFE/RL) — U.S. President Barack Obama accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of slowing progress on nuclear arms reduction by focusing instead on building up Moscow’s military might. “My preference would be to bring down further our nuclear arsenal,” Obama said…
Obama finds common cause on NKorea with China, allies
Washington 01 Apr – In the face of mounting threats from North Korea, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged closer security ties among its chief allies in Asia and increased cooperation with strategic rival China to discourage Pyongyang from further…
Massive US airstrike in Yemen kills ‘dozens’ of people, Pentagon says
A massive US airstrike in Yemen has killed what the Pentagon estimates is “dozens” of people, the second such mass-casualty strike the US military has undertaken this month. The two strikes, killing more than 200 people at what the Pentagon…
North Korea fires 5 more projectiles in the vague direction of Japan
By Reuters News Agency Read and watch more about North Korea in “March Madness,” a VICE News special section on the Hermit Kingdom. North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s…
Warrant against Inquilab editor and 2 others journs
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Sunday issued warrant of arrest against three journalists including the editor AMM Bahauddin of the Daily Inquilab and two other journalists of the daily.
N Korea submarine ‘missing’ during US-S Korea drills
North Korea says its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and ‘liberate’ the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North A North Korean submarine…
N.Korea launches two Scud missiles
Cross-land launch a message to South, displays confidence in missile system, researchers says JH Ahn North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), presumed to be Hwasong-6 (Scud-C/D), into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) Thursday morning. “North Korea today…
US teams due soon: Airport, cyber security on agenda
Two US teams are likely to be here in Dhaka this month to discuss various issues, including airport and cyber securities, and future collaboration in these areas. A delegation, led by Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs and chief…
High security at Savar on the Independence day
The National Mausoleum at Savar will be brought under a stringent security blanket on March 26 when the nation will celebrate its 46th Independence and National Day.
‘NATO turned Libya into a destroyed state, not a failed state’
By RT news Libya should be called a ‘destroyed state’ instead of a ‘failed state’ because it didn’t fail on its own but was destroyed by US and NATO bombing, says Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center. RT:…
Malaysia suspend foreign worker intake: Accord with Bd uncertain
News Desk Malaysia suspends worker recruitment day after G2G deal Malaysia government has decided to ‘suspend’ the recruitment of all foreign workers to Malaysia, including those from Bangladesh, reports the Malaysian Star online.
Iraq war not mistake, but holocaustic crime
Ben Tanosborn Either our minds have softened in the United States, or our hearts have hardened way beyond the callous stage. Or, likely both. Just 13 years past his criminal decision to invade Iraq, George W. Bush is campaigning in…
North Korea celebrates rocket launch, Kim Jong-il’s birthday
By VICE News North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been dead for more than four years, but his February 16 birthday is still lavishly celebrated by the regime he left behind. The festivities this year, when the diminutive tyrant would…
Saudis hosting largest military exercise in region, 20 countries invited
Soldiers from 20 countries will be gathering in Saudi Arabia for massive military exercises that are to go on for 18 days, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. It comes as Riyadh has openly warned Syrian President Assad that…